Author: Merula
Pairings: 3+4
Rating: PG
Warnings: Yaoi, AU, drabble
Disclaimer: Gundam Wing is not mine.
Asked by fushichou: something on graduating, or just finishing education. Any characters.
Drabble 28
Quatre finished tying his sneakers and dashed out the door, nearly running over one of his sisters in the process.
"Hey!" She protested and he half turned to wave apologetically at her.
"Sorry, sorry! Going to Trowa's!"
His old friend had just returned home from college, Quatre had seen Trowa's car in the driveway that morning during his morning run. He'd gotten back from school nearly a week ago, but his school had always let out earlier than Trowa's.
'This is the last summer,' he said to himself. They had both graduated now- and Trowa's last letter had said he was already looking for a job. Quatre already had one, his Dad had been waiting for years for him to join the company full-time- he was going to be sent off to another state to work under one of his older sisters, but his father had generously given him a few weeks vacation before he had to move.
Trowa's sister was out front, getting into her car when Quatre reached the house. "Hey!" She called to him and waved. "Tro's been expecting you. He's in the back yard!"
"Thanks!" He called back and headed around the side.
Sure enough, Trowa was sitting under one of the trees, watching the birdbath in the middle of the yard. "There you are," he said as Quatre dropped down beside him.
"I didn't realize I was late." Quatre grinned.
Trowa just shook his head and smiled. They sat silently for a while, Trowa's gaze fixed on the birds, Quatre watching his friend from the corner of his eye. He and Trowa had been best friends since they were children, and even though they'd gone to different colleges, they still kept in close contact.
Why did he feel like all of that was about to end, just because they were entering the real world?
"So, when do you leave?" Trowa's voice was soft.
"In a few weeks. Got an apartment lined up and everything- just taking a break before diving in. Any job nibbles?"
"A few good offers."
"That's good. Any you might take?"
"That depends." Trowa looked away from the feeder and met Quatre's eyes. "One of them isn't far from where you'll be."
Quatre felt a rush of happiness. Having Trowa close would be wonderful- "Close enough to share the apartment? I can always call and see if they have any two room ones available."
"Yes, but- I'm not sure I should take it."
"Why not? Is it a bad job?"
Trowa shook his head. "It's damn near perfect- what I've trained for all this time. It's just-"
He fell silent again and Quatre wondered what was wrong. If the job was good, then- his stomach sank. He'd been so careful all this time. Surely Trowa didn't suspect-
"What is it?"
"We've been friends for a long time, Q, haven't we?"
"Since first grade." Quatre smiled, trying to hide his panic.
"Yeah, and since about junior year of high school- I wanted to do this-" Trowa's hand touched his chin, pulled him close. His lips were gentle and he kissed Quatre carefully- as if he expected Quatre to pull away.
Quatre simply leaned closer, deepening the kiss, relief sweeping through him. Things weren't about to end- they were just going to change. And for the better.
OWARI
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